Twitter

toc = PLN Tools: Challenge 3 =
 * ** Write one tweet that asks for help, feedback, or advice for overcoming a current challenge (technology, resources, curriculum, behavior management) you face in the classroom (use the #EdPLN hashtag). **
 * ** Respond to at least one tweet that has the #EdPLN hashtag. **

**Social Media Connections: Twitter**
What can you learn from 140 characters? A lot! Check out this short video: Twitter in 60 seconds to learn about the benefits of using Twitter as an educator **or read** one of the following articles:
 * Teachers Take to Twitter to Improve Craft and Commiserate
 * Twittering, Not Frittering: Professional Development in 140 Characters

Challenge 3 Task List
To complete the daily challenge, here is a list of action items:
 * Watch the Quick Take Tutorial: Twitter for Education (6 min) presentation by Susan Brooks-Young
 * Watch the YouTube video or click through the Powerpoint presentation embedded below
 * Read [|Twitter: Not Just About Ham Sandwiches]
 * Register for a Twitter account
 * Follow at least **3 people**
 * Explore **3 education hashtags**
 * Write **one tweet** and add the **hashtag #edpln** at the end
 * View the #EdPLN hashtag feed and respond to at least one of the tweets.
 * Fill out the Challenge 3: Twitter survey

Hashtags
media type="custom" key="17388856" align="right"Hashtags (#) allow you to categorize your tweets and connect them to popular terms. If you are writing a post about curriculum, you can include the hashtag **#curriculum** at the end of your tweet. Anyone who searches for the term "curriculum" will see all of the posts that include the #curriculum hashtag. Educators are using hashtags to connect with similar individuals around the world (i.e., #edtech, #latinoed, #kinderchat). Using a hashtag also helps your tweet reach a wider audience. ** #edchat ** is a weekly Twitter event where thousands of educators login to Twitter on Tuesdays to discuss the topic of the week using the hashtag. See the live feed of #edchat on the right. To follow hashtags, you will need to search for the hashtag in the Twitter search box or use a 3rd party platform (more information).

Here are some more hashtags to include in your tweets:
 * Education Hashtags
 * Weekly Educational Twitter Chats
 * Educational Twitter Chats Calendar
 * The A-Z Dictionary of Educational Twitter Hashtags
 * The Top 50 Education Twitter Chats (And How to Use Them)

People to Follow
Following people on Twitter means that you are interested in what they have to say (your news feed will include all of your follower's updates). It's a great way to connect with people. Many times people that you follow will follow you back. Be selective in who you follow (don't follow everyone or else you will be overwhelmed with tweets). To start, select **3 people to follow** (1 thought-leader in Education, i.e. Diane Ravitch, 1 teacher in your subject field, 1 other). Then as you get comfortable using Twitter, follow more people. Here are lists of great educators to follow:
 * Twitter4Teachers wiki
 * Collaborative Google Doc of Teachers on Twitter
 * 25 Top Teachers and Educators on Twitter
 * 10 Teachers to Follow on Twitter
 * 50 educators to follow
 * Top 20 Education Influencers You Need to Follow on Twitter in 2011...and Why
 * [[file:Top__Education_People_to_Follow_on_Twitter.doc]]

Twitter Media

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**Readings/Additional Sites**

 * Building a professional learning network on Twitter
 * Twitter for Teachers 201: Chatting and Best Practices
 * 14 Day Twitter Challenge
 * Getting Started with a Twitter PLN (infographic)
 * 13 Great Twitter Chats Every Educator Should Check Out
 * mom, this is how twitter works
 * 15 Best Practices for Using Twitter
 * 100 Ways to Use Twitter in Education
 * Twitter Resources, Apps, and Tools (pinterest board)
 * Twitter as a PLN (Scoop.it)
 * 5 Twitter Newbie Mistakes to Avoid
 * Twitter for Newbies
 * Are Twitter and Education Standards Divorced?

Discussion Forum
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